A-9A FIRST FLIGHT, EDWARDS AFB, CALIFORNIA Part 1

Description

Covers A-9A first flight from Edwards AFB, California. Shows the A-9A taxiing, in flight and landing. Reel 1: 1) A-9A parked on ramp, several USAF officers and civilians in area talking. 2) Pilot and two Northrop technicians preflighting A-9A. 3) Pilot boarding A-9A; Northrop technician climbing to side of cockpit with pilot's flight helmet. 4) Series of scenes of A-9A taxiing past hangar and parked B-52F, with fire truck following. 5) A-9A taking off. 6) AVs of A-9A in flight with landing gear down. 7) AV of A-9A landing. 8) MS AV of A-9A landing. 500' Total footage in reel.

Collection

Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities